Explore the Family Name Amo
The meaning of Amo
1. Spanish: occupational name or nickname from amo ‘tutor, guardian, master’ (a masculine form of ama ‘nurse’, Late Latin amma). 2. Altered form of French Émond (see Emond). 3. West African (Ghana): Akan name, found (mainly) among the Nzema people, of unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Amo" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Amo surname held a rank of 24,023 and was represented by 980 individuals, equating to 0.36 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, this rank had dropped to 26,143 with 936 individuals bearing the surname, reducing its proportion per 100,000 people to 0.32. This represents an 8.82% drop in rank and a 4.49% decrease in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,023 | #26,143 | -8.82% |
| Count | 980 | 936 | -4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amo
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Amo, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased from 82.45% to 77.14%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 5.61% to 10.36%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased, from 5.92% to 4.91%. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic category, which rose from 3.37% to 5.02%. Notably, the categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" were not represented in 2010 figures, suggesting that individuals with the Amo surname may have chosen to identify with a single ethnic identity during this census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.45% | 77.14% | -6.44% |
| Black | 5.61% | 10.36% | 84.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 5.02% | 48.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.92% | 4.91% | -17.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |